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The only year the South East experienced so-called ‘proper’ snow falling before the Christmas period was in 2010, with areas in Surrey and Kent having nine snowy days in late November and December, starting from November 25.

There was also snowfall on December 17 followed by more on December 18, 20 and 23.

A tram in snow by Lloyd Park, Croydon. (Image: Colin Farmer)

According to the figures, compiled by Weather Underground, the winter of 2010/11 was an exceptionally cold one across Britain, with average temperatures in the South East around 5°C colder in December.

It was the coldest December for more than 100 years and experts believe Croydon and surrounding areas could be in for another period of snow this winter.